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Test Code HSVBL HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS, PCR, BLOOD

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Software Test Code
Label Text                                               HSVBL                                                                   
EPIC LAB20405

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections in neonates and immunocompromised patients.

Method Name

Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rt-PCR)

 

This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Values

HSV-1 and HSV-2 not detected

Positive results reported as:

HSV-1 detected,

HSV-2 detected,

OR HSV-1 and HSV-2 detected

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Collect blood in a Lavender top EDTA tube and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Room Temp: 24 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87529 × 2 Infectious Agent Detection by Nuceic Acid (DNA or RNA), Herpes Simplex Virus, Direct Probe Technique  

Keywords

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)

HSV

Clinical Significance

Detects and differentiates HSV-1 and HSV-2 in blood of patients with suspected HSV disseminated infections.

Maximum Laboratory Time

5 Days

Rejection Information

Frozen whole blood will be rejected.

LOINC Code Information

92870-5

92873-9